What can we learn from the recent Supreme Court ruling with plant-based brand, Oatly? Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Craig Beaumont…
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The first UK trade mark: The story of Bass & Co
As London prepares to host the International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting in 2026 – the world’s largest gathering of…
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Copyright registration in China: a practical advantage for UK businesses
‘Copyright’ is an automatic legal right that protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, films, sound and music recordings,…
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Oatly ordered to stop milking it by UK Supreme Court as it rules in favour of Dairy UK
Earlier this month, the UK Supreme Court dismissed Oatly’s appeal concerning its trade mark ‘POST MILK GENERATION’, confirming the mark…
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Counterfeit cosmetics: protecting innovation and brand value in a risky market
Recent research from consumer watchdog Which? has sounded a clear alarm for cosmetics manufacturers. Its investigation found that around two-thirds…
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Barker Brettell reported as filing the most EU trade marks on behalf of US applicants in 2025 as EUIPO confirms a record year for EU trade mark and EU design filings
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently reported that 2025 was a record year for EU Trade Mark…
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Beauty industry trends in 2026: innovation, experience, and the role of intellectual property
As we move into 2026, the beauty industry continues to evolve at pace, shaped by advances in technology, changing consumer…
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Inflationary factors force UK IPO to announce first significant rise of official fees in over a decade
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has announced that official fees for patents, trade marks and registered designs will…
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WIPO announce several adjustments to trade mark classification from January 2026
In the upcoming edition of The Nice Classification, NCL (13 2026) – published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)…
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Inspired or infringing? How film & TV creators can stay on the right side of IP law
You have a great idea for a series. Before you pitch or shoot, make sure your story, title, branding, music,…
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Validity of UK and EU trade marks – deadline 31 December 2025
After 31 December 2025, your cloned UK trade marks and EU trade marks may no longer be valid if you…
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Intellectual Property on the growth agenda – turning creative assets into commercial advantage
For many SMEs, intellectual property (IP) is treated as a defensive measure – something to protect against theft or infringement….
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